food IS a theme park
New year, new you, new…cupcakes?
2022 Minnie Ears
Several spots in Disney World are starting fresh in 2022 with some new snacks and flavors. Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs has new cookies and cold brew with a banana theme, and Disney World is introducing several new snacks to continue the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Now, another popular treat spot is getting a few new desserts for the new year! [Read more…]
While Sprinkles had some interesting offerings for dads in celebration of Father’s Day (including Shiner Beer Cupcakes!), it’s almost July!
Sprinkles Cupcakes in Disney Springs
And a new month means new FLAVORS! Let’s check out which ones have landed on the menu just in time for SUMMER!
Coconut lovers, have I got a treat for you today!
And it’s located someplace rather unexpected: Gasparilla Island Grill in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort.
You see, Gasparilla Island Grill has never been a spot we’ve visited specifically to seek out dessert. Like, EVER. Gasparilla has always carried a couple of cupcakes in the refrigerated section, like the Pina Colada Cupcake and the German Chocolate Cupcake. But when you consider the fact that some really incredible dessert options are just a quick ride away via the Resort Monorail (like the Peanut Butter Pie at Contempo Cafe, or Dole Whips at Pineapple Lanai), Gasparilla’s offerings usually seemed pretty ho-hum in comparison.
However, when the counter service spot opened up again after its most recent refurbishment (no major changes to the guest area, other than the addition of Coke Freestyle machines), the dessert options had changed. And they’d been enhanced.
Gasaprilla Island Grill entrance
No longer relegated to a small row or two in the refrigerator, desserts now entirely take up a full bakery case next to the more traditional breakfast pastry selections. The cute-as-a-button Minnie Mouse Cupcake stands out right away. [Read more…]
During my recent trip to Walt Disney World for opening week of the 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, I got the chance to visit the BoardWalk Inn and Villas right out side of Epcot.
I love that resort for the close proximity to both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But there’s another great reason to stop by: you’re steps away from BoardWalk Bakery!
And wouldn’t you know it, as I was walking by the bakery I read a twitter message from someone that mentioned a brand new cupcake! I had to stop in and check it out! (Thanks to whoever tweeted that, by the way!)
We know that the Disney pastry chefs just lurve the whole lemon-blueberry combo, as do I. We’ve seen it pop up on menus from the Cinderella’s Royal Table (see my dinner review here) to Yachtsman Steakhouse (and here’s my account of dinner there), and lots of other places, too. (A moment of silence for Jiko’s House-Made Meyer Lemon Curd with Blueberry Compote, White Chocolate Biscotti, and Sour Cream Ice Cream.)
So it was no surprise that now we have the Lemon Blueberry Cupcake!
Rows of Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes in the Bakery Case
I pounced on this one in a heartbeat, even leaving behind a couple of my favorites, like the Salted Caramel Ganache and Lemon Meringue Tart, just so I could try it!
Lemon Blueberry Cupcake in Its Handy Carry Case
Out of the container, Disney cupcake connoisseurs will note that [Read more…]
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